Chugiak, AK – Alan Francis Leigh, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at his home in Chugiak, Alaska. His life was defined by service, generosity, and a gentle humor that made people feel instantly at ease. Born in Polson, MT, and raised on various farms in and… Continue reading Alan Leigh, 79
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Sharon Nelson, 72
Thief River Falls – Sharon Rose Nelson, gracefully departed this world on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND, surrounded by her loving family. Family and friends are invited to come together to celebrate the beautiful life of Sharon Rose Nelson. Visitation will begin at 4 p.m., with the memorial service… Continue reading Sharon Nelson, 72
POLK COUNTY ARREST/FIRE REPORT February 18, 2026
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center in Crookston reported the arrest of the following – Austin James Olheiser, 27 of Hendrum, for second-degree DUI with two or more aggravating factors. Crookston Fire Calls Fire Report
Bagley: Fentanyl Case Ends With Probation, Time Served
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A rural Bagley man has been sentenced in Becker County District Court. Patrick Michael Thompson, 31, was sentenced for felony fifth-degree drug possession, court records said. Traffic stop and arrest The case began around 3 a.m. on Sept. 14, 2025. Deputies stopped a vehicle on County Highway 34 for a bad… Continue reading Bagley: Fentanyl Case Ends With Probation, Time Served
Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Richard Lee Washington, 71, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with four felonies. Prosecutors filed three counts of felony domestic assault. They also filed one count of felony fifth-degree drugs. The case is in Becker County District Court. Allegations Court papers say the alleged assaults happened from Dec. 19 through Jan. 7.… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Man, 71, Faces Felony Assault Charges
Frazee Man Charged After Cheekbone Fracture
Frazee, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 33-year-old Frazee man faces felony assault charges. Court papers say a woman suffered a fractured cheekbone during a December fight. Prosecutors charged Michael Allen Willette with third-degree assault and fifth-degree assault. He is held at the Becker County Jail, according to court records. What the complaint alleges The case… Continue reading Frazee Man Charged After Cheekbone Fracture
Detroit Lakes Walmart theft: 3 Fargo-area charged
Detroit Lakes, Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) Prosecutors have charged three Fargo-area residents. The case involves alleged thefts at a Walmart in Detroit Lakes. Raul Mario Salinas, 47, of Fargo, is charged with felony theft. Jeffery Soular, 34, of Fargo, faces the same charge. Melissa Nicole Ortiz, 34, of West Fargo, is also charged. Dec. 13, 2025:… Continue reading Detroit Lakes Walmart theft: 3 Fargo-area charged
Fred Klein, 68
Kennedy – Fred Andrew Klein, age 68, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026. A memorial service for Fred was held at Karlstad Seventh-day Adventist Church on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. Interment will be at a later date in Awaiting His Call Cemetery, rural Middle River. Arrangements by Austin Funeral Home, Hallock.
Roger Anderson, 77
Thief River Falls – Rodger L. Anderson, 77, of Thief River Falls, passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com.
John Benson, 87
Fourtown – John Benson, 87, of Fourtown, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Warroad Care Center, Warroad. John Alfred Benson was born March 30, 1938, in Thief River Falls, the son of Alfred and Sylvia (Jokela) Benson. He attended rural school and then attended Goodridge High School in Goodridge. He was drafted into… Continue reading John Benson, 87